The new digital feature will allow individuals who have either forgotten their Social Security number or who have lost their Social Security cards to access their personal number online through the agency's My Social Security website. They will also be able to access their Social Security numbers through digital devices and display them as identification for "reasons other than handling Social Security matters," according to the agency.
A rare occurrence but US is late. India also has the social security cards for individuals but they have always been digital. Indian Government started issuing them as Unique Identification Number (UID) or Aadhar in 2010. The whole process from application to issuance and re-issuance started as digital.
I don't understand what's been stopping USA to issue digital Social Security Cards till now?